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240v outdoor plugs/socket regs or guidance for industrial work areas

Paulo803

Can someone point me in the direction of regs or good guidance relating to outdoor use of a 16a commando type socket vs 13a standard outdoor domestic socket in an outdoor industrial setting. We have an electrician who is arguing that because of rcd protection the 16a blue sockets are overkill. My view is the 13a plugs/sockets are dangerous in the wet - where the socket has little ip rating once the cover is opened. I’m struggling to find good guidance that supports my arguments.

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    plugs had replaceable fused pins

    I'm not sad that they have fallen by the wayside ... slightly loose connection in the plug and stiff socket contacts meant that pulling the plug left the fuses stuck in the socket - with live caps exposed.

       - Andy.

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    One of two Walsall Sockets installed outdoors I have seen today, barely under cover. 

    These "oddities" are about if you keep your eyes open and I bet at least one forum member knows where they are.

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    Look close and you will realise it really is an oddity.

    flameport.com/.../walsall_gauge_socket_plug_13A.cs4

  • 0 in reply to Sparkingchip

    not 230v either by the look of the labeling on the box above could it be expecting the DP fused plug perhaps? 55-0-55?

    These chaps suggest railway use https://www.plugsocketmuseum.nl/British2.html

    which fits your photo.


    Mike.

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